This position is located at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. This position serves as a Medical Technician in the Clinical Laboratory and provides a variety of clinical laboratory services by processing patient specimens in the Specimen Collection/Processing section, and performing standardized tests and examinations in the Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Microbiology, and Blood Bank sections. This position reports to the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Duties

**This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-PI-12372495-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.** Provides a variety of clinical laboratory services by processing patient specimens in the Specimen Collection/Processing section, and performing standardized tests and examinations in the Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Microbiology, and Blood Bank sections. Performs automated and somewhat manual procedures as requested by medical providers for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy and status and other authorized purposes. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment ranging from simple to highly complex depending upon availability. Perform and document quality control procedures as defined in policy and procedure manuals. Assist senior level Medical Technologists in maintaining the Continued Quality Improvement Program.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0645-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks. Examples Include: A working knowledge of the methods, techniques and practices appropriate to medical technology and their practical application to clinical laboratory work. Skill in calibrating and operating analytical instruments sufficient to independently perform recurring tests and analyses. Understanding of related disciplines such as microbiology, chemistry, physiology anatomy and their relationship to medical technology. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0645-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples Include: Use of laboratory manuals regarding techniques, procedures, reagents, stains, controls, normal values, etc. setting up collection of blood and other specimens. You must meet all qualification requirements within closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Phoenix Service Unit 1616 E Indian School Rd Suite 360 Phoenix, AZ 85016 US
• Name: Jenny Vasquez
• Email: [email protected]